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If you do nothing else tomorrow on the Fourth of July, Independence Day, make sure that you at least tune into ESPN around noon EST for the 94th (Yes! 94!) Continue reading

Mocking Words: Hot Dogs and Asian Elephants to Celebrate the 4th

Hot Dogs and Asian Elephants to Celebrate the 4th. If you do nothing else tomorrow on the Fourth of July, Independence Day, make sure that you at least tune into ESPN around noon EST for the 94th (Yes! 94!) annual Nathan's Famous Fourth ... Continue reading

Australia welcomes its first new-born elephant « The Great One's Blog

The calf, yet to be named, was born at the harbourside Taronga Zoo just after 3am (1700 GMT) to a 12-year-old Asian elephant named Thong Dee, the zoo's director Guy Cooper said. “(Staff) were with her throughout the night and have been ... Continue reading

Elephant calf an Aussie first | National News | Toowoomba Chronicle

As few as 34000 Asian Elephants are thought to remain in Asia. Another four of the seven cows in the Australasian program are also pregnant. The calf is not expected to go on display for some days. ... Continue reading

First elephant calf born in Australia | General | National News ...

It's believed that only 34000 Asian Elephants remain across their range in Asia. Australian National University animal expert Professor Colin Groves said the birth is significant and the calf will quickly become a popular attraction. ... Continue reading

Paula Duffy: Sign of the Apocalype: Elephants vs. Humans at Coney ...

Today, July 3rd a preliminary event will take place in Coney Island and it features Asian elephants on loan from the Ringling Brothers® circus (how perfect) and humans. Who can be the first to consume the most hot dog buns in a span of ... Continue reading

Elephants Chomp To Victory : Top 100 Celebrities

Contest organisers called the results a 'setback for humanity,' but the two sides may not have been fairly matched. The humans weigh about 226kg collectively, while the Asian elephants weigh about 8000kg, the organisers said. — AP ... Continue reading

Human competitors lag behind elephants in eating contest - Norwalk ...

Contest organizers called the results a "setback for humanity," but the two sides may not have been fairly matched. The humans weigh about 500 pounds collectively, while the Asian elephants weigh about 9 tons, the organizers said. ... Continue reading

Asian elephants and poaching

This is just one of many places where Asian elephants, that used to roam in their hundreds of thousands across much of the continent, have taken massive hits. Current populations, which are the result of a combination of guesswork, ... Continue reading

Today, I'm doggin' it, and I'm not ashamed - CharlotteObserver.com

Asian elephants, from left to right, Susie, 46, Minnie, 48 and Bunny, 42, and three Major League Eaters. The human eaters will compete the next day in the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. ... Continue reading